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The holidays can be a busy time for food pantries.In the spirit of the season, many people may be looking for ways to support their local food pantries.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talked with the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry about its need this time of year.
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Fifty of the turkeys, along with all the fixings, were donated by a local group, the Hodag 10s.
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More than 5,600 households in Oneida County are either below or just above the poverty level, but not making enough to meet the cost of living.
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The pandemic brought a wave of new and extra assistance for households and food pantries.Many of the programs have either ended or been cut back at a time when food and other items are more expensive pre-pandemic.
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More than 3,500 Oneida County residents depend on the Food Share program to help feed their families.The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry says between that and other programs being cut back, their Spring Challenge is more important than ever.
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It’s pricy to put a Thanksgiving meal on the table this year. For food pantries serving hundreds of local families, the impacts of inflation are multiplied.
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One third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten.Instead, it often winds up in landfills where it produces methane gas and contributes to climate change.
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One third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten.Instead, it often winds up in landfills where it produces methane gas and contributes to climate change.
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Rhinelander-area organizations are teaming up to ensure children are staying well fed this summer.The Hodag Food Wagon is back for another year.
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Local food pantries are gearing up for increased demand over the holiday season. But this year, they’re facing the added challenges of supply chain shortages and rising food prices.